Voters in Hamilton County, Ohio, turned out at a significantly higher rate than neighboring Northern Kentucky in last Tuesday’s general election, raising a familiar question. What could Kentucky do differently to get more people to the polls? While turnout increased across Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties compared to the 2022 midterm election, none came close […]
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Finding their footing: Two Air Force veterans discover community through dance
When Krista Greenwell left the U.S. Air Force in 2016, she lost the community she had come to rely on. After more than four years of active duty at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, Greenwell found herself navigating a difficult transition to civilian life while dealing with personal challenges and post-traumatic stress disorder. […]
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Here are your winners for Fort Thomas City Council
Fort Thomas voters elected six city council members on Tuesday following an 11-person race for the city’s six council seats. Adam Blau, Steve Arey, Lauren Mcintosh, Mary Anne Brown, Allison Alessandro, Brandon Roller defeated Ken Bowman, Eric Strange, Ben Pendery, Bradley Fennell and Frances A. Hoffman, according to election results from the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office. […]
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Tom Lampe wins Campbell County Commissioner Dist. 3
Tom Lampe won the race for Campbell County commissioner in District 3 on Tuesday defeating Brant Owens in the general election. Republican Lampe received 17,699 votes, while Democrat Owens received 16,357 votes, according to election results from the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office. County commissioners serve four-year terms, with the winner taking office Jan. 4, […]
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Union to consider zoning change for commercial development, more in NKY government
This week at NKY government meetings, Edgewood will discuss keeping Flock Cameras in the city. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government last week? Jim Gilpin sworn in as Kenton County Police Chief James […]
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A.J. Jolly alumni reunite to open time capsule from 1926
For Glenna Malloy, A.J. Jolly School was more than a place to attend classes. It was a central part of her family’s history, filled with memories of freshly made cafeteria food and a close-knit community. Malloy revisited those memories on Oct. 25, when generations of former students, teachers and staff reunited in Campbell County to […]
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Libertarian Jeremy Todd outlines congressional priorities at Kenton County Rotary Club
Libertarian congressional candidate Jeremy Todd made an Oct. 29 appearance before the Kenton County Rotary Club in Villa Hills as as he prepares for the upcoming election. During his remarks, he outlined his plans to reduce federal spending, limit government surveillance and address the influence of money in politics. Todd also pledged to hold himself […]
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Early voting in NKY: What to know before heading to the polls
Northern Kentucky voters who want to cast their ballots before Election Day will have three days to do so, beginning Thursday, Oct. 29. Registered voters in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties can participate in early voting from Oct. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 31, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Unlike Election Day, when voters […]
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Low voter turnout is a persistent problem in NKY. What actually works to fix it?
For years, Northern Kentucky has struggled to get voters to the polls, particularly in nonpresidential elections. Improving turnout might require more than convincing residents to participate. It could mean changing how Kentucky conducts its elections. From expanding early voting to opening partisan primaries to independent voters, researchers and election experts have identified potential solutions, some […]
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Covington Central Riverfront parking garage designs could get $490K boost, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Covington is considering a contract amendment for designs of the parking garage at the Covington Central Riverfront development. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government last week? Southgate […]
